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Solmetex has over 20 years in the business of amalgam separation and has continuously been a market leader in the industry with its Hg5 series of Amalgam Separators. Our latest separator, the NXT Hg5, meets or exceeds all requirements of the new EPA Dental Amalgam regulation, which went into effect July 2017. The NXT Hg5 is ISO 11143:2008 certified, includes online certificates of recycling and compliance, and now includes a Practice Waste Solutions (PWS) Amalgam bucket for the proper disposal and recycling of dry amalgam waste. Combined, the entire package of products and certification documentation will ensure that your dental practice is compliant with the amalgam regulation.
According to the regulation, dental practices are now being held responsible for the proper disposal of wet and dry amalgam waste. In short, anything that comes in contact with amalgam, now needs to be recycled properly. Solmetex has this covered in a simple, all-in-one solution. The NXT Hg5 Amalgam Separator takes care of the wet amalgam waste, while the PWS Amalgam Bucket takes care of the dry amalgam waste. Recycle items, such as your chair-side traps, teeth with amalgam, spent amalgam capsules, contact and non-contact amalgam and vacuum filters in the amalgam bucket. Then utilize the Solmetex mail-back recycling program, which is included in the cost of the products. Finally, access the Compliance Center 24/7 on solmetex.com for certificates of recycling. It’s a complete solution to the amalgam dental regulation and peace of mind, knowing you never are without proper documentation of compliance.
Dentists who are considering the variety of separators on the market should ask themselves a few key questions:
- How many operatories do I need my separator to support and how much space do I have to accommodate the separator?
- What are the costs of the initial purchase, installation and annual maintenance?
- Does the separator meet all the requirements of the regulation, including recycling and documentation?
Some dentists may question the need to purchase an amalgam separator:
Q: “I no longer place amalgam. Why do I need to install an amalgam separator?”
A: Although practices no longer place amalgam, most practices still remove amalgam, and that amalgam needs to recycled.
Q: “According to the EPA regulation, I have until July 14, 2020, to install an amalgam separator. Why do it now?”
A: As we near July 2020, the demand for amalgam separators – as well as for installations – will increase. With increasing demand, cost generally rises as well. Installing an amalgam separator today means fewer obstacles down the road.
Solmetex has been the pioneer in amalgam separation and the market leader for over two decades. With Solmetex, dentists can be confident they are doing what is best for their practice and the environment.
Editor’s note: Sponsored by Solmetex.
